The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state had me biting my

manage to make

down beside me, turning his body in a way to

to not look at me any differently. I may come out a

my arm. I noted how

best to ignore that feeling and

I nod, reassuring him that I would not see him any

a crooked awkward

were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without your permission

just something with the way you looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m

and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those

my suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him and thinking of

that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever said

still, I liked to see him squirm and decided to tease

even more.

was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing at

birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know

it was seconds ago. He looked ready to

to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker who ruined mommy’s birthday

a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant

a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I

only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.” I rolled my

“I had to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I

“Maybe you didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over

cupcake.”I pouted.

his chin. “I

“Is that even a question?

baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a

“It has only been a few years and you’re not even that

off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to tell me